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I flipped my own house with a REALLY massive remodel (even changed layout and added a third floor) in 2008 and cleared $50k on that after the crash. I've been on the verge of investing in rentals several times since ...
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Still looking for my first deal and decided in our run down town that student rentals provide the best cash flow. I have done a lot of research and today was the day to finally see some. We have the worst economy...
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Hi BP,I have been reading real estate books, listening to the podcasts, reading the forums, and taking some online classes for a little while now and have decided that I should make a profile and start being more acti...
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I think it would be great to hear what the bigger pockets community would do in this position:
If forced to re-start from the beginning with no capital, no credit, and no connections, what would your first step be.
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My name is Michael Reed. I am currently attending The University of Texas at Austin. I am a freshman Civil Engineering major, but after taking Intro to Civil Engineering, I decided being a Civil Engineer is not for me...
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Hello, everyone! My name is Karen Harris and I’m very new to BiggerPockets and to the world of RE investing. My background is in banking and direct sales. Have not yet purchased an investment property, but I’ve been e...
Hey BP community, got something on my mind. When I first got my property, I decided to let it be managed by the on-site PM company (who is also the HOA, is that common?) Anyway, I had a horrible experience - horri...
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Hi all,Thanks in advance for reading my post.I found a duplex built in 2008 that is 2348 sq ft total that I'd like to add to my buy-hold portfolio. It's a foreclosure so the bank now has it up for sale. I've only seen...
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These two deals are located in Clarksville, TN and I'm having trouble deciding which deal I should opt for (If my offer is accepted of course).FIRST DEAL: Duplex (2/1 each side) Asking price - $77,500 in a D or C nei...
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Hello All!My name is Mike Chevalier, I'm a "new" [aspiring] investor in Rochester, NY. I've been reading BP blogs, forums, and listening to the podcast for the past couple years - learning, planning, and saving to be ...